Mary was board-certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner in 1988. She obtained a BS in Nursing from Boston University in 1981. She worked as an RN in adult medical/surgical, and then pediatric medicine until 1988. She obtained a MS in Nursing from Boston College in 1988, specializing in pediatric primary care. Mary has worked as a pediatric nurse practitioner in a community-based pediatric clinic and private pediatric practice for many years. In 2005, she attended the Adolescent Nursing Fellowship Program. Mary enjoys outdoor adventures with her family, reading, crafts, and travel.